Black Pearl album artwork

Black Pearl

Black Pearl

Artist: EXO•Album: The 1st Album 'XOXO' (Repackage)
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English60% KR📅 2013K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Black Pearl” (Black Pearl) is performed by EXO, released on the album The 1st Album 'XOXO' (Repackage) in 2013.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

She's my black pearl

She's my black pearl

지도는 필요 없어 내 맘이 널 가리켜

ji-do-neun pil-yo eop-eo nae mam-i neol ga-ri-kyeo

갈 길이 험난해도 이쯤에서 그렇겐 못한다

gal gil-i heom-nan-hae-do i-jjeum-e-seo geu-reot-gen mos-han-da

한 시도 떨어져 잊어 본 적이 없는데

han si-do tteol-eo-jyeo it-eo bon jeok-i eop-neun-de

저 멀리 수평선 끝에 너의 모습을 볼 수 있다면

jeo meol-ri su-pyeong-seon kkeut-e neo-ui mo-seup-eul bol su iss-da-myeon

난 돛을 올려 끝까지 바람에 날 싣고

nan dot-eul ol-ryeo kkeut-kka-ji ba-ram-e nal sit-go

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh

Chorus

거칠어진 수면의 요동을 재워

geo-chil-eo-jin su-myeon-ui yo-dong-eul jae-wo

어둠 속에 핀 꽃, 바다 위에 뜬 달

eo-dum sok-e pin kkot, ba-da wi-e tteun dal

비밀 같은 그곳, my beautiful black pearl

bi-mil gat-eun geu-gos, my beautiful black pearl

어둠 속에 핀 꽃, 바다 위에 뜬 달

eo-dum sok-e pin kkot, ba-da wi-e tteun dal

비밀 같은 그곳, my beautiful black pearl

bi-mil gat-eun geu-gos, my beautiful black pearl

실재하긴 하는 건지 현실과는 동떨어진

sil-jae-ha-gin ha-neun geon-ji hyeon-sil-gwa-neun dong-tteol-eo-jin

꿈과 이상 속을 헤매고 있나

kkum-gwa i-sang sok-eul he-mae-go iss-na

신화 속에 살 것만 같은, oh, 나의 여신아 (go, go, go, go)

sin-hwa sok-e sal geos-man gat-eun, oh, na-ui yeo-sin-a (go, go, go, go)

Verse 3

시간을 헤치고 널 찾아가

si-gan-eul he-chi-go neol chat-a-ga

영원한 것들은 믿어 본 적이 없는데

yeong-won-han geos-deul-eun mit-eo bon jeok-i eop-neun-de

그토록 간절하게나 바라 왔던 널 닿게 된다면

geu-to-rok gan-jeol-ha-ge-na ba-ra wass-deon neol dat-ge doen-da-myeon

난 돛을 올려 끝까지 바람에 날 싣고

nan dot-eul ol-ryeo kkeut-kka-ji ba-ram-e nal sit-go

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh

거칠어진 수면의 요동을 재워

geo-chil-eo-jin su-myeon-ui yo-dong-eul jae-wo

어둠 속에 핀 꽃, 바다 위에 뜬 달

eo-dum sok-e pin kkot, ba-da wi-e tteun dal

비밀 같은 그곳, my beautiful black pearl

bi-mil gat-eun geu-gos, my beautiful black pearl

Verse 4

어둠 속에 핀 꽃, 바다 위에 뜬 달

eo-dum sok-e pin kkot, ba-da wi-e tteun dal

비밀 같은 그곳, my beautiful black pearl

bi-mil gat-eun geu-gos, my beautiful black pearl

폭풍이 몰아치는 아찔한 순간에도

pok-pung-i mol-a-chi-neun a-jjil-han sun-gan-e-do

뱃머릴 돌리지 마, 항해를 멈추지 마

baes-meo-ril dol-ri-ji ma, hang-hae-reul meom-chu-ji ma

이 정도에 겁을 먹고 물러날 줄 알았다면 시작조차 하지 않았다

i jeong-do-e geop-eul meok-go mul-reo-nal jul al-ass-da-myeon si-jak-jo-cha ha-ji an-ass-da

너를 감춰 놓은 바다의 장난엔 기꺼이 내가 맞서 준다

neo-reul gam-chwo not-eun ba-da-ui jang-nan-en gi-kkeo-i nae-ga mat-seo jun-da

거칠어진 수면의 요동을 재워

geo-chil-eo-jin su-myeon-ui yo-dong-eul jae-wo

거칠어진 수면의 요동을 재워

geo-chil-eo-jin su-myeon-ui yo-dong-eul jae-wo

Verse 5

거칠어진 수면의 요동을 재워, 재워, 재-재-재워

geo-chil-eo-jin su-myeon-ui yo-dong-eul jae-wo, jae-wo, jae-jae-jae-wo

She's my black pearl

난 하늘에 뜬 태양과 다섯 개의 대양 (she is my black pearl)

nan ha-neul-e tteun tae-yang-gwa da-seos gae-ui dae-yang (she is my black pearl)

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (no, oh-oh-oh)

찬란하게 빛나는 그녀를 향해

chan-ran-ha-ge bit-na-neun geu-nyeo-reul hyang-hae

짙은 안개 속에 높은 파도 위에

jit-eun an-gae sok-e nop-eun pa-do wi-e

흐릿하게 비친 my beautiful black pearl

heu-ris-ha-ge bi-chin my beautiful black pearl

깊은 침묵 속에 슬픈 선율 위에

gip-eun chim-muk sok-e seul-peun seon-yul wi-e

Verse 6

희미하게 들린 my beautiful black pearl (she's my beautiful, beautiful black pearl)

hui-mi-ha-ge deul-rin my beautiful black pearl (she's my beautiful, beautiful black pearl)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Black Pearl” by EXO.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Black Pearl" (Black Pearl) by EXO is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "Black Pearl" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "Black Pearl" highlights EXO's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Black Pearl”?

"Black Pearl" (Black Pearl) by EXO is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnera...

Q: How can I practice singing “Black Pearl” with proper Korean pronunciation?

Use the K-Lyrics Sing-Along Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch lock, loop fast verses, and practice real-time tongue placement.

🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Black Pearl”.

Performer (아티스트)EXO
Album (앨범)The 1st Album 'XOXO' (Repackage)
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under EXO and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Black Pearl, pronunciation practice, and production history.

What is the English translation and meaning of Black Pearl by EXO?

"Black Pearl" is performed by EXO. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

Where can I practice singing Black Pearl with Romanized lyrics?

You can practice Black Pearl with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=exo-black-pearl, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.

Who wrote and produced Black Pearl by EXO?

"Black Pearl" is performed by EXO, released on the album "The 1st Album 'XOXO' (Repackage)" in 2013. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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